When spending time in natural parks, or when gazing up the beauty of a starry sky observable from a place without light pollution, or merely witnessing a sunset in which…
In this webinar, the Augustinians explore the call to care for the environment and how Augustinian spirituality provides a path to creating a more sustainable world. https://youtu.be/PmSjmt5v_6Q This webinar is…
“And you all say, ’The times are troubled, the times are hard, the times are wretched.’ Live good lives, and you will change the times by living good lives.” - Saint…
by Jeremy Hiers, OSA Our God is a God of surprises. We know that in the time of Jesus people were expecting the Messiah to come in a way that…
by Fr. Anthony B. Pizzo, OSA Today marks the day of remembrance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. As we do every year, the U.S. honors the late civil rights…
The U.S. incarcerates far more young people than any other developed country. What can we do about it?
On Friday, December 17, the Prior Provincial of the Midwest Augustinians, Fr. Tony Pizzo, O.S.A., offered welcoming remarks at the Archdiocese of Chicago’s 16th Annual Posada for Immigration Reform. The…
by Jeremy Hiers, OSA A few days ago I was driving home from work in crowded south Philadelphia. Just as I turned down a narrow one-way street about two blocks…
by Jeremy Hiers, OSA In the year 2022, why would anyone want to enter religious life? Why would anyone take vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience when there are so…
by Jeremy Hiers, OSA This post is part of a series called The Mass: An Augustinian Perspective offered on AugustinianSpirituality.org. As the Introductory Rites come to a close, the Priest…
by Jeremy Hiers, OSA This post is part of a series called The Mass: An Augustinian Perspective offered on AugustinianSpirituality.org. Our sinfulness stands in stark contrast to what we are…
by Jeremy Hiers, OSA This post is part of a series called The Mass: An Augustinian Perspective offered on AugustinianSpirituality.org. The purpose of the procession is to open the celebration,…
by Jeremy Hiers, OSA This post is part of a series called The Mass: An Augustinian Perspective offered on AugustinianSpirituality.org. We begin Mass by standing together. By standing at the…
by Jeremy Hiers, OSA There is a story of a kindergarten class that was given an assignment to draw a picture. As the students began to work on their pictures, the…
On January 13th, 2022 at 7pm Eastern / 6pm Central the Augustinian Province of Saint Thomas of Villanova will host the next webinar in its Justice and Peace webinar series:…
How does one "begin" the journey to sustainable living? This post identifies 5 mobile apps that can be helpful: Ecosia, EcoCRED, Recycle Coach, Green Choice, and LiveGreen.
by Jeremy Hiers, OSA Prisons are often named “Correctional Facilities” yet have limited capacity to offer “correction” by way of restoration and healing. According to the American Psychological Association, a significant…
On December 10th the Augustinians around the world observe Human Rights Day, a day in which the United Nations invites the human family to reflect on the inherent dignity, equality,…
by Brian Lowery, OSA Editors Note: This posting was is part of a class given by Fr. Brian Lowery, OSA titled "The Spirituality of the Rule of Saint Augustine" in…